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Compsoctena himachalensis

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Compsoctena himachalensis
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C. himachalensis
Binomial name
Compsoctena himachalensis
Pathania & Rose, 2004

Compsoctena himachalensis is a moth in the Eriocottidae family. It was described by Pathania and Rose in 2004.[1] It is found in India (Himachal Pradesh).

The wingspan is about 23 mm. The forewings are blackish-brown scaled and the hindwings are grey scaled.

Etymology

The species is named for Himachal Pradesh, where the species has been recorded.[2]

References

  1. ^ Beccaloni, George; et al., eds. (February 2005). "Scientific name search". The Global Lepidoptera Names Index. Natural History Museum, London.[failed verification]
  2. ^ First record of the genus Compsoctena ZELLER (Lepidoptera: Eriocottidae) from India with three new species